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Arda Dogan SAVAS

Arda Dogan SAVAS

Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineer
Istanbul

Summary

Effective CAT I Certified Airborne / Structure Borne Ultrasound Analyst, Senior Reliability and Maintenance Engineer who is successful at executing safety audits, managing maintenance team on a Subject Matter Expert level and utilizing various software to generate reports while planning and executing various projects simultaneously. Energetic and focused with aptitude for compliance of airworthiness standards. Honed as a detail-oriented and data driven aircraft professional skilled in directing, monitoring and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with continuous drive for new knowledge.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineer

Amazon
01.2024 - Current
  • Experienced at reading and following schematic and wiring diagrams.
  • Multi skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines with relevant experience in automation or complex MHE environments.
  • Solid foundational knowledge of PLC based controls systems.
  • Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks.
  • Knowledge of Statutory Compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to supervise and influence others on the team.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize many different projects and workload. Experience of multi-contractor management. Experience in a multi-site environment.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Turkish Air Force
08.2006 - 12.2023
  • In first years as an aircraft technician, I stood out among my peers and started to improve myself in documentation by translating the updated documents (approximately 600 pages) of the T-38 aircraft that i was working with at that time.
  • Later, I was appointed as F-16 technician, I was offered a technical consultancy position by my instructors at the training center, who were among the first to receive training in the Air Force in hydraulic-pneumatic, environmental control systems due to the changing job description, and served as a bridge between the Air Force and the manufacturer (Lockheed Martin).
  • Honed my skills mostly on troubleshooting via using schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams to be able to pin point the fault at a glance.
  • Gained a wide perspective via serving as airworthiness specialist at Quality Assurance Units.

Liaison and Observation Team Commander, (EUFOR)

NATO
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Investigated over 100 escalated liaison issues and implemented appropriate tactics for swift resolution.
  • Prepared and delivered numerous presentations and reports on liaison activities for NATO and EUFOR.
  • Responded to hundreds inquiries from NATO and EUFOR immediately, facilitating quick resolution of issues.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Anadolu University
Eskisehir, TURKEY
09.2017 - 2022.07

Associate of Science - Aircraft Mechanics And Technology

Turkish National Defense University
Izmir, TURKEY
08.2004 - 2006.08

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineer

Amazon
01.2024 - Current

Liaison and Observation Team Commander, (EUFOR)

NATO
10.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Economics - Economics

Anadolu University
09.2017 - 2022.07

Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Turkish Air Force
08.2006 - 12.2023

Associate of Science - Aircraft Mechanics And Technology

Turkish National Defense University
08.2004 - 2006.08
Arda Dogan SAVASSenior Reliability Maintenance Engineer